Gorham man who brought baseball to Japan honored A special ceremony and reception Feb. 2 honored the Gorham man who introduced baseball to Japan 153 years ago. Horace Wilson, born Feb. 10 in 1843 on a farm in Gorham, became a teacher at Tokyo University High School in 1872 and taught his students to play […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: After two years of no luck, Sebago Lake has ice once more
It was a long two winters prior. For the first time that I can recall, Sebago Lake, not even Jordan Bay, did not freeze. So, no ice fishing or ice fishing derby in 2023 or 2024. But that changed this year! With some bitter cold temperatures and finally a break in the wind, Jordan Bay […]
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Gorham denies Shaw Brothers quarry expansion
Following the quarry expansion denial, Shaw Brothers plans a trailer park.
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‘Huge’ housing project proposed at former Gorham golf course moves forward
The Planning Board on Monday, Feb. 3, unanimously voted 7-0 to recommend contract zone approval for developer Nick Troiano for Gorham Fairways, setting up final approval needed from the Town Council.
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Westbrook High School football coach picks Eagles over Chiefs in Super Bowl
Sam Johnson has coached Westbrook football for the past three years with 10 years on the team’s coaching staff. He played wide receiver for Westbrook as a teammate of linebacker Trevor Bates, who has a Super Bowl ring as a member of the New England Patriots.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 30
Musician Dyhrberg to entertain seniors Musician Tom Dyhrberg will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at noon on Monday, Feb. 3, in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served followed by a business meeting, according an announcement from club President Carol Hayden. A Westbrook native, Dyhrberg will sing […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 30
Reynolds appointed to School Committee Jaci Reynolds has been appointed to fill the slot left open by the recent resignation of longtime School Committee member Stewart McCallister. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Reynolds will serve until the next municipal election in June 2025. “Jaci Reynolds is new to the community of Gorham but has […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 30
High-crash intersections The intersection at Main Street and River Road was Buxton’s highest crash intersection with 20 incidents and 10 injuries for the three-year period ending in December, according to statistics compiled by the Maine Department of Transportation. The number of crashes at the intersection rose by one, from 19, and also increased from eight […]
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Church plans to relocate into Chaps Saloon building
The nonprofit Group of Intercession International Church has a contract to buy the property on Long Plains Road.